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Burnzero is the central repository of governance maintenance for T Corp. It comprises of a website located at https://burnzero.com/ and maintained. | Burnzero is the central repository of governance maintenance for T Corp. It comprises of a website located at https://burnzero.com/ and maintained. | ||
===== 1.4. | ===== 1.4.1.1 '''WikiSysOp''' ===== | ||
Top burnzero.com permission, can edit the wiki. New WikiSysOps can only be suggested by other WikiSysOps, this require a quorom with unanimous agreement that the new WikiSysOp to be allowed in. | Top burnzero.com permission, can edit the wiki. New WikiSysOps can only be suggested by other WikiSysOps, this require a quorom with unanimous agreement that the new WikiSysOp to be allowed in. | ||
'''1.4.1.2''' '''Learner''' - those who have access to the further wiki. | |||
==== 1.4. | ==== 1.4.2 T Corp Board of Directors ==== | ||
The T Corp is represented by the Board of Directors in and out of court. The Board represents the T Corp to the outside world and decides on the principles of the work of the association, taking into account its objectives. The Board is elected by the General Meeting for a term of five years. The Board elected at the founding meeting is elected for the same duration. | The T Corp is represented by the Board of Directors in and out of court. The Board represents the T Corp to the outside world and decides on the principles of the work of the association, taking into account its objectives. The Board is elected by the General Meeting for a term of five years. The Board elected at the founding meeting is elected for the same duration. | ||
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The T Corp Board of Directors may amend the T Corp Governance Process as laid out in this document. These amendments shall be published within three business days prominently on the relevant EBA website. Any full Member of the EBA may appeal to such modifications. Appeals are arbitrated by the Blockchain Arbitration Forum (BAF) (see section Blockchain Arbitration Forum, as well as Checks and Balances in this document). Full Members of the EBA may also propose modifications to the EBA Governance Process. The Board of Directors is not, however, required to act upon such proposals. | The T Corp Board of Directors may amend the T Corp Governance Process as laid out in this document. These amendments shall be published within three business days prominently on the relevant EBA website. Any full Member of the EBA may appeal to such modifications. Appeals are arbitrated by the Blockchain Arbitration Forum (BAF) (see section Blockchain Arbitration Forum, as well as Checks and Balances in this document). Full Members of the EBA may also propose modifications to the EBA Governance Process. The Board of Directors is not, however, required to act upon such proposals. | ||
==== '''1.4. | ==== '''1.4.3 Working Groups''' ==== | ||
T Corp Working Groups (hereafter: WGs) are established to facilitate the collaboration between the European Blockchain Associations full Members. WGs are industry task forces that focus on building domain-specific blockchain PoCs and co-creating respective standards. Working Groups can steer the direction of blockchain related standards, protocols and industry norms across Europe. Working Groups play a special role within the EBAs DSAO. As such there are a number of checks and balances on their activities as outlined within the EBA governance processes (see ’Working Group Process’ section). | T Corp Working Groups (hereafter: WGs) are established to facilitate the collaboration between the European Blockchain Associations full Members. WGs are industry task forces that focus on building domain-specific blockchain PoCs and co-creating respective standards. Working Groups can steer the direction of blockchain related standards, protocols and industry norms across Europe. Working Groups play a special role within the EBAs DSAO. As such there are a number of checks and balances on their activities as outlined within the EBA governance processes (see ’Working Group Process’ section). | ||
==== 1.4. | ==== 1.4.4 Extra Working Group Entities ==== | ||
Extra-Working-Group-Entities are agile, mostly self-governing groups within the EBA. Any interested individual or institution may participate in such Extra-Working-Group-Entities. Participants can also be individuals or entities external to the EBA. This is explicitly wished in the case of public events organized by the EBA or its Extra-Working-Group-Entities. | Extra-Working-Group-Entities are agile, mostly self-governing groups within the EBA. Any interested individual or institution may participate in such Extra-Working-Group-Entities. Participants can also be individuals or entities external to the EBA. This is explicitly wished in the case of public events organized by the EBA or its Extra-Working-Group-Entities. | ||
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• '''Events''': Conferences, Hackathons, Meetups | • '''Events''': Conferences, Hackathons, Meetups | ||
==== 1.4. | ==== 1.4.5 Arbitration Forum (TAF) ==== | ||
The T Corp Arbitration Forum (TAF) is the appellate body of the T Corp. The TAF provides a venue for Members to appeal decisions made by the Board of Directors. In such cases, the TAF can make binding decisions overruling the board. | The T Corp Arbitration Forum (TAF) is the appellate body of the T Corp. The TAF provides a venue for Members to appeal decisions made by the Board of Directors. In such cases, the TAF can make binding decisions overruling the board. | ||
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If the TAF rejects the appeal, the draft may be revised and resubmitted to the Board of Directors. If however, the TAF accepts the appeal, the Board of Directors must confirm the proposal. | If the TAF rejects the appeal, the draft may be revised and resubmitted to the Board of Directors. If however, the TAF accepts the appeal, the Board of Directors must confirm the proposal. | ||
=== 1. | === 1.5 Ethical Code of Conduct === | ||
==== 1. | ==== 1.5.1 Preamble ==== | ||
The EBA was founded to combine, synchronize and leverage blockchain-related activities of European corporations, startups, venture capitalists, and scientific institutes. | The EBA was founded to combine, synchronize and leverage blockchain-related activities of European corporations, startups, venture capitalists, and scientific institutes. | ||
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Members of the EBA accept its Ethical Code of Conduct, and are obliged to adhere to the principles set out in this document. The EBA Members engage in a constructive and open dialogue with their business partners and stakeholders to pursue the principles of ethically responsible economic activity. EBA Members not adhering to this Ethical Code of Conduct may have their Membership in the association terminated following a vote by the board of directors as outlined in the EBA Membership rules. | Members of the EBA accept its Ethical Code of Conduct, and are obliged to adhere to the principles set out in this document. The EBA Members engage in a constructive and open dialogue with their business partners and stakeholders to pursue the principles of ethically responsible economic activity. EBA Members not adhering to this Ethical Code of Conduct may have their Membership in the association terminated following a vote by the board of directors as outlined in the EBA Membership rules. | ||
==== 1. | ==== 1.5.2 Interpretation ==== | ||
The EBA Code of Conduct covers all EBA Members as well as their business partners. The EBA Governance Process and the EBA Bylaws are an integral part of the EBA Code of Conduct. The EBA Code of Conduct should be read and interpreted in conjunction with them. | The EBA Code of Conduct covers all EBA Members as well as their business partners. The EBA Governance Process and the EBA Bylaws are an integral part of the EBA Code of Conduct. The EBA Code of Conduct should be read and interpreted in conjunction with them. | ||
=== 1. | === 1.6 Our Values === | ||
By adopting the EBA Code of Conduct and implementing it in their work, EBA Members are guided by the following values: | By adopting the EBA Code of Conduct and implementing it in their work, EBA Members are guided by the following values: | ||
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The EBA’s DSAO architecture integrates the aggregation and synchronization of blockchain and distributed ledger technology member activities in order to minimize inefficiently en- capsulated and siloed developments. | The EBA’s DSAO architecture integrates the aggregation and synchronization of blockchain and distributed ledger technology member activities in order to minimize inefficiently en- capsulated and siloed developments. | ||
==== 1. | ==== 1.6.1 Implementation ==== | ||
The principles set out in the T Corp Code of Conduct establish the objectives and minimum expectations of T Corp Members with regard to social behavior within the T Corp. While it is not possible to ensure full compliance with the Code by all their business partners at all times, T Corp Members undertake to take appropriate measures to comply with the principles of the T Corp Code of Conduct. | The principles set out in the T Corp Code of Conduct establish the objectives and minimum expectations of T Corp Members with regard to social behavior within the T Corp. While it is not possible to ensure full compliance with the Code by all their business partners at all times, T Corp Members undertake to take appropriate measures to comply with the principles of the T Corp Code of Conduct. | ||
Compliance with national legislation is the first duty of the Members. In countries where national laws and regulations conflict with the T Corp Code of Conduct, T Corp Members should seek ways of complying with those principles that best meet T Corp principles. | Compliance with national legislation is the first duty of the Members. In countries where national laws and regulations conflict with the T Corp Code of Conduct, T Corp Members should seek ways of complying with those principles that best meet T Corp principles. | ||
==== 1. | ==== 1.6.2 Principles for Member Conduct ==== | ||
The T Corp expects all Members and business partners to comply with the T Corp Code of Conduct insofar as this is possible under local law. | The T Corp expects all Members and business partners to comply with the T Corp Code of Conduct insofar as this is possible under local law. | ||
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Furthermore T Corp Members should additionally adhere to the T Corp Antitrust Compliance Policy. | Furthermore T Corp Members should additionally adhere to the T Corp Antitrust Compliance Policy. | ||
Data Protection | '''Data Protection''' | ||
T Corp Members must take reasonable care regarding the collection, storage and use of personally identifiable information (including the data of employees, business partners, cus- | |||
tomers, and consumers within their sphere of influence). Specifically, where required Mem- bers should adhere to industry best practices for GDPR compliance for all EBA business. Furthermore EBA Members should additionally adhere to the EBA Intellectual Property Rights Policy. | tomers, and consumers within their sphere of influence). Specifically, where required Mem- bers should adhere to industry best practices for GDPR compliance for all EBA business. Furthermore EBA Members should additionally adhere to the EBA Intellectual Property Rights Policy. | ||
Responsibility for Developed Software | '''Responsibility for Developed Software''' | ||
The | The T Corp advises Members to take on a social constructivist point of view on technology. The Association is aware of the moral non-neutrality of technology: each technology has systematic effects on society, as it embodies a set of values, a framework and an ideology. Insofar, technologies are responsible for better or worse, since they are not merely tools people use for their own ends. Developers within the EBA will take this perspective into account when designing and implementing distributed ledger tools. | ||
----4. '''Time of annual meetings''' | ----4. '''Time of annual meetings''' | ||